Brandon Whelan is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC since 2022. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley from 2018 to 2022, and at LPL Financial from 2016 to 2018. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to support its investment solutions.

Garrick Becker is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he partners with local Financial Consultants to engage clients in meaningful planning, aiming to align resources to support clients as they work towards their financial goals and desires. Becker has been with Fidelity Investments since 2007, holding various positions including Assistant Branch Leader, Retirement Relationship Manager, Retirement Solutions Manager, Premium Relationship Associate Manager, Facilitator, Premium Relationship Associate, and Financial Representative. This progression reflects his extensive experience within the company and his involvement in different facets of financial services and client relationships. No additional information regarding his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

Richard Johnson is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and several related firms prior to joining OSAIC in 2023. Johnson also serves as a FINRA arbitrator and owns Intrepid Advisor Resources, through which he manages compliance and supervises multiple registered representatives. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a variety of investment programs and utilizing a complex affiliate network and private-equity ownership.

Danny Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Huntersville, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2007 and has additional experience with Primerica Financial Services dating back to 2006. Rodriguez is the owner of AIKI Associates LLC, an investment-related business associated with Primerica. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through Pershing, focusing primarily on individual investors rather than institutional clients.

Jay Malick is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Mooresville, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long-term positions at Bank of America and Merrill as well as work as a self-employed author and lecturer. He is also currently affiliated with Costco. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, offering financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars.

Jennifer Joyner is a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been serving clients for nearly ten years. She is committed to delivering clear, strategic financial guidance that helps clients preserve their assets and plan confidently for the future. Jennifer works collaboratively with affluent individuals and families to develop tailored financial plans that balance and prioritize competing financial goals throughout every stage of their financial journeys. Jennifer began her career with Bank of America nearly eleven years ago and pursued licensing examinations such as the Series 7 and 66. Her professional designations include Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She holds a High School Diploma from Eastgate Christian Academy. Raised in Maine in a military family, Jennifer values discipline, service, and integrity, principles that inform her approach as a financial advisor. She is a mother to two teenage sons and enjoys spending time cooking, camping, reading, traveling, and engaging with her non-denominational church community.

Gregory Powell is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with experience beginning in 2026. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked in motorsports, including positions at Joe Gibbs Racing and Richard Childress Racing. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering one-time or ongoing financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Chase Weichman is the Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He works closely with executive clients to optimize their benefits and develop comprehensive wealth planning strategies across multiple areas. Chase has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing through roles including Workplace Planning Consultant and Benefits Planning Consultant. Prior to that, he was a Financial Professional at AXA Advisors from 2017 to 2019. He holds a California Insurance License to support his work. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Chase engages in camping, fitness, football, social events with friends, and traveling.

Michael Sowers is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Davidson, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wachovia Securities, Inc. in 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 25% owner of a rental business in Hickory, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

Jackson Webber is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2025. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at The Vanguard Group for four years and held brief roles at New York Life and as a self-employed advisor. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a broad client base including individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Kristina Chuprevich is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to that, she was involved with Charlotte Motor Speedway for eight years and briefly operated Chuprevich Affordable Real Estate. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies, including both discretionary and non-discretionary options, along with affiliated mutual funds and a proprietary money market fund.

Sean Travis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cornelius, NC, holding the CFP® designation and a Series 66 license. He has nine years of industry experience, including one year with Compass Group prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, operates under a fiduciary standard, and is notable for its extensive retail advisor and branch network as well as affiliated services such as a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Phillip Contacos is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Mooresville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for 10 years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services, offering a broad range of planning options that address various client needs. The firm integrates advisory services with other financial product sales and referral channels, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to tailor recommendations.

Bernard Sandler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cornelius, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as prior positions at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, though clients are responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Daniel Sexton is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been serving clients for ten years, focusing on goals-based wealth management to assist clients in achieving their financial objectives. Daniel specializes in areas such as retirement planning, asset management, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, employee financial health, women and wealth, and retirement income. Daniel holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina Charlotte and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He designs personalized action plans for his clients with specific investment recommendations based on their goals, risk tolerance, liquidity needs, and time horizon. He and his clients regularly review progress to ensure alignment and make adjustments as necessary. Residing in Mooresville, North Carolina, Daniel lives with his wife, Erin, and their three daughters, Mallory, Emma, and Evie. He is active in his community and volunteers with local organizations. His office is located in Huntersville, North Carolina.

Latasha Anderson is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, and maintains an affiliation with Prosperity Wealth Group. Outside of her advisory role, she provides financial literacy and personal finance presentations and engages in social media affiliate marketing. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach utilizing portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists, and offers services that include financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party asset managers and wrap programs.

Joshua Fulbright is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Claremont, North Carolina. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked in various roles including at Iconic Roofing and Chipotle Mexican Grill. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on topics such as retirement and estate planning. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated option called WealthPlan.

Lynn Bowser is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory work, she is a founding partner of Elevate Strategy & Consulting, a coaching and mentoring business for professionals. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools and offers a range of investment and educational programs.

Nicolas Gilliam is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mooresville, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2006 and manages practice operations as COO of Brightstead Management LLC. Outside of finance, he is also engaged in art through a side business called Creative Dimensions. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which emphasizes dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Webber is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo since 2016 and previously at Wachovia Securities. Webber serves as a trustee for his father’s trust in Hickory, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.